MassAITC Webinar: Practical Cognitive Assessment Methods for AD/ADRD Research Projects

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Online
Theory Seminar
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This webinar will explore the importance of cognitive assessments in Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementia (AD/ADRD) research. It will provide an overview of these assessments, their purpose, and available tools, followed by practical tips and guidance for researchers.

Speakers

Kathryn V. Papp, Michael Busa, Shifali Singh, Ipsit Vahia

Agenda

  • Overview of cognitive assessments, including discussion of common instruments and their role in research (Kathryn Papp)
    • Practical lessons learned and guidance from researchers recruiting 
  • AD/ADRD participants (Michael Busa, Shifali Singh, Ipsit Vahia)
    • Moderated Q&A

Speakers

  • Kathryn V. Papp, MD: Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Neuropsychologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Michael Busa, PhD: Director of the Center for Human Health & Performance, UMass Amherst Institute for Applied Life Sciences
  • Shifali Singh, MD: Director of Digital Cognitive Research, McLean Hospital; Clinical Neuropsychologist, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  • Ipsit Vahia, MD: Interim Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and director of Digital Psychiatry Translation, McLean Hospital
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